Bossa Invest

Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in managing investment portfolios and providing asset management services across various sectors, including finance, technology, and real estate. Bossa Invest analyzes market trends to guide its investment decisions, with a particular focus on companies in the software as a service sector. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses.

Thiago Oliveira

Partner

Guilherme Pepe

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Hospitality

Zensors

Seed Round in 2022
Zensors, Inc. specializes in the development of artificial intelligence-powered visual sensors aimed at creating intelligent and responsive environments through advanced computer vision technologies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, the company offers a real-time analytics platform and customizable dashboards. Its smart tracking solutions cater to a variety of sectors, including retail, hospitality, and critical infrastructure, allowing users to gather spatial intelligence and enhance customer interactions while ensuring visitor anonymity. By integrating state-of-the-art machine learning with existing camera hardware, Zensors enables organizations to optimize their operations and unlock new monetization opportunities, streamlining the management of multiple sensors into a single, efficient system. The company envisions a future where its technologies contribute to a seamlessly connected ecosystem, continuously adapting to improve how people live, work, and interact.

Casai

Venture Round in 2022
Casai is a startup in Latin America, merging smart home technology, and premium accommodation to innovate the hospitality industry. It is a real estate platform for fully-furnished premium apartments in Mexico City and is a hospitality concept designed for the nomadic generation. Casai curates beautiful apartments that merge the design and comforts of a boutique hotel with the technology of a San Francisco home and the local ambiance of a vacation rental.

Flok

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Flok is a travel platform that specializes in planning corporate retreats and events. The company assists clients in selecting the ideal destination by proposing venues that are optimized for work, tailored to specific preferences, locations, and budgets. Flok's services include coordinating flights, local COVID guidelines, vendor selection, activities planning, as well as hotel and transportation arrangements. By managing these logistics, Flok aims to streamline the planning process, allowing clients to save time and reduce stress when organizing their corporate gatherings.

Outloud.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Outloud.ai is a developer of voice automation software that specializes in enhancing customer interactions in the hospitality sector, particularly in drive-thru restaurants. The company's technology leverages artificial intelligence to replicate human voices, manage informal language, and comprehend various conversational contexts. Outloud.ai's solutions are designed to operate effectively in noisy environments, allowing businesses to automate voice conversations with their customers. This innovation aims to streamline communication processes and improve operational efficiency within the industry.

WanderJaunt

Venture Round in 2021
WanderJaunt, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing vacation rentals for homeowners and guests. Founded in 2016, WanderJaunt offers technology-enabled solutions that facilitate seamless experiences for travelers. The company negotiates lease agreements with property owners or employs a commission model, retaining a portion of rental income. Its platform provides guests with convenient accommodations that include various amenities such as cookware, dinnerware, cable TV, and essential toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay while allowing them to explore new communities.

@Hotel

Seed Round in 2021
@Hotel is an innovative online travel agency that transforms the travel booking experience by integrating social commerce with a strong community presence of over 50 million followers. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, the company focuses on providing exceptional hotel deals in popular destinations worldwide. @Hotel distinguishes itself through its commitment to "Radical Hospitality," emphasizing personalized customer service and fostering genuine connections with its users. By offering curated insights from a community of travelers and influencers, the platform enhances the travel planning process, making it more engaging and tailored to individual needs. @Hotel's approach not only prioritizes competitive pricing but also aims to create memorable travel experiences that resonate beyond mere transactions. With a mission to rekindle curiosity and promote human connections, @Hotel is dedicated to revolutionizing the travel landscape for discerning travelers.

ROH

Venture Round in 2020
ROH is the hospitality industry’s first sales and payments management platform purpose-built to help hotels increase profitability. ROH drives conversions, increases revenue and provides real-time data and insights for large hospitality groups, asset owners and their brands. ROH’s leading technology, automation and workflow tools unlock productivity for hotel operators by enabling them to effortlessly manage sales, payments and finances all in one place. Developed by industry leaders, ROH has established relationships with leading hospitality brands collectively managing over $4T in Gross Payment Volume (GPV), including Loews Hotels & Co, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Auberge Resorts Collection, Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Evolution Hospitality. ROH is quickly becoming an indispensable partner to forward-thinking hospitality groups as they optimize sales and finance operations and is proudly backed by investors including Acrew Capital, 1Sharpe Ventures, Founders Fund, Moore Specialty Credit, Correlation Ventures, SilverCircle, Cleo Capital and GMO VenturePartners. Developed by industry leaders, ROH has established relationships with leading hospitality brands collectively managing over $4T in Gross Payment Volume (GPV), including Loews Hotels & Co, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Auberge Resorts Collection, Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Evolution Hospitality.

Rukita

Venture Round in 2020
Rukita is a proptech company focused on enhancing urban living through innovative rental housing solutions. As a prominent player in the hospitality sector and asset management, Rukita aims to make quality living accessible by offering lifestyle residences tailored for various phases of life. The company not only provides comfortable homes for residents but also empowers property owners to maximize their asset value and generate income. By addressing the evolving needs of urban dwellers, Rukita is committed to redefining the rental experience and improving overall housing access in city environments.

Carats & Cake

Seed Round in 2020
Carats & Cake is a technology company specializing in a digital platform designed to connect individuals planning weddings with relevant vendors. The platform serves as a visual directory, featuring venues, photographers, caterers, and other service providers, complete with real event examples, reviews, and pricing information. This enables users to discover and select suitable vendors, draw inspiration from past events, and simplify the coordination of their celebrations.

WanderJaunt

Venture Round in 2020
WanderJaunt, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing vacation rentals for homeowners and guests. Founded in 2016, WanderJaunt offers technology-enabled solutions that facilitate seamless experiences for travelers. The company negotiates lease agreements with property owners or employs a commission model, retaining a portion of rental income. Its platform provides guests with convenient accommodations that include various amenities such as cookware, dinnerware, cable TV, and essential toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay while allowing them to explore new communities.

@Hotel

Seed Round in 2020
@Hotel is an innovative online travel agency that transforms the travel booking experience by integrating social commerce with a strong community presence of over 50 million followers. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, the company focuses on providing exceptional hotel deals in popular destinations worldwide. @Hotel distinguishes itself through its commitment to "Radical Hospitality," emphasizing personalized customer service and fostering genuine connections with its users. By offering curated insights from a community of travelers and influencers, the platform enhances the travel planning process, making it more engaging and tailored to individual needs. @Hotel's approach not only prioritizes competitive pricing but also aims to create memorable travel experiences that resonate beyond mere transactions. With a mission to rekindle curiosity and promote human connections, @Hotel is dedicated to revolutionizing the travel landscape for discerning travelers.

Getabed Suite

Seed Round in 2018
Getabed Suite is a developer of an innovative hotel booking engine that aims to enhance direct bookings on hotel websites. The platform is designed for small and boutique hotels, enabling them to manage client information, bookings, inventory, rates, and promotions without incurring commission fees. Getabed Suite's e-commerce tools, combined with the expertise of its team in hotel e-commerce, facilitate increased reservations directly through hotel websites, ultimately helping clients to boost revenue and reduce operational costs. Additionally, the system is compatible with third-party software, allowing for seamless integration and improved outcomes for hospitality businesses.

GlampingHub

Series B in 2018
Glamping is a developer of an online booking platform designed to offer camping and alternative accommodations for travelers. The company's platform provides the guests the worldwide access to the curated collection of unique outdoor accommodations with nature based adventures, enabling travelers to stay in camps with the amnesties of a hotel.

Getabed Suite

Venture Round in 2017
Getabed Suite is a developer of an innovative hotel booking engine that aims to enhance direct bookings on hotel websites. The platform is designed for small and boutique hotels, enabling them to manage client information, bookings, inventory, rates, and promotions without incurring commission fees. Getabed Suite's e-commerce tools, combined with the expertise of its team in hotel e-commerce, facilitate increased reservations directly through hotel websites, ultimately helping clients to boost revenue and reduce operational costs. Additionally, the system is compatible with third-party software, allowing for seamless integration and improved outcomes for hospitality businesses.

Expo

Venture Round in 2017
Expo is a developer of restaurant performance management software that supports operators and staff within the hospitality industry. The company, formerly known as Pared, provides tools that enhance team performance by leveraging real-time data and insights. Its software aids restaurants in efficiently hiring trained staff through instant data analysis and tailored solutions, ultimately enabling businesses to improve customer service and enhance the overall hospitality experience. By focusing on optimization, Expo empowers management and teams to streamline operations and achieve better results in a competitive market.

789 Trip

Seed Round in 2017
789 Trip is a travel agency that provides a unique platform for both corporate and leisure travelers, distinguishing itself by eliminating commissions and service charges typically associated with bookings. This innovative approach can lead to significant savings, with reductions of up to 30% on air tickets and 60% on lodging. The company operates a subscription travel club that connects users to over 500,000 hotels and 750 airlines worldwide. Additionally, 789 Trip offers convenient payment methods and features that enhance the travel experience, such as access to local transportation systems, price comparisons for restaurants, and loyalty rewards for payments. This comprehensive service allows travelers to customize their dining preferences while optimizing costs, ultimately making travel more accessible and affordable.

Expo

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Expo is a developer of restaurant performance management software that supports operators and staff within the hospitality industry. The company, formerly known as Pared, provides tools that enhance team performance by leveraging real-time data and insights. Its software aids restaurants in efficiently hiring trained staff through instant data analysis and tailored solutions, ultimately enabling businesses to improve customer service and enhance the overall hospitality experience. By focusing on optimization, Expo empowers management and teams to streamline operations and achieve better results in a competitive market.

HotelQuando

Pre Seed Round in 2016
HotelQuando is a global online hotel booking platform headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2014. It specializes in allowing users to book hotel rooms by the hour rather than the traditional daily rate, catering particularly to the needs of business travelers and those seeking flexible accommodation options. The platform provides a personalized experience through hotel-branded websites, enabling users to select their arrival time and choose packages that best suit their requirements. This innovative approach not only offers affordable pricing for customers but also creates new revenue streams for hotels.
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